Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet

I just got the Dyna XV-1s for my Classic and I am very impressed. The Dyna is a demo unit so it is well broken in although it has not been played much for a couple of months as my local dealer was breaking in their new MY Sonic Hyper Eminent this past several weeks.

I really think that The Classic is very very neutral and it really lets you hear the strenght and weakness of your cartridge and associated equipments. In comparison to Ortofon Jubilee, the Dyna does not have the speed and punch of the Ortofon but music appears to flow with ease and naturalness that just seems right. The midrange is rich, dense but not overly lush or romantic. Violin and Cello sounds full body and not so thin or lean like Jubilee.

Basically I think this is a turntable that can benefit from a top notch cartridge, even one that is significantly more expensive that TT itself if the remaining associated equipment is revealing enough. Right now I am using ASR Mini Basis with Ortofon SPU-T100 SUT and have the new ASR Basis Exclusive 2010 on the way. I don't think I would need to upgrade my turntable anytime soon.

Thanks for the update Suteetat!! keep us posted.

My dealer finally has the Classics on stock.
I noticed that when he tried his brand new unit, turn on the motor, it had a difficult time turning the heavy and massive platter. Sometimes he has to give it a spin, otherwise the platter wouldn't move or rotate. Does this get better over break in ? or is it always best to give the platter a shove to help the motor moving ?
Also, how long is break in time ? can we just leave the motor running 24/7 without the cart hitting the groove just so the motor would get smoother over time ?
Aside from this issue, the Classic is a beauty!!! Built like a tank and heavy heavy beast. Very solid product for $2500.00 Bang for buck! good job on this VPI!!!!

That's a bit unusual, I think, to have to give a little spin to start the platter's rotation. On my Classic, initially there was quite a loud sqeaky noise for a couple of seconds when the motor is first turned on. After using for a couple of months, the squeaky noise is pretty much gone. I never had to jump start the platter!
The first couple of days, I left the motor running when I first got it. I have no idea how long it would take the break in the turntable as it took me several months before I finally found a cartridge that finally let my analogue setup really sings and show me what all the fuzz about vinyl really are! :)

When that sqeaky sound comes in, does it spin the platter right away or it needs a few seconds before it spins ?